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FACT SHEET: Do I need an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL)?
22 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingThe law says that you need an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) if you are a “person” who carries on a “financial services” business in this jurisdiction. (This article includes…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Key AFSL Requirements
21 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHow do I get an AFSL, you ask? Below, we outline the key requirements required for applying for and obtaining an AFSL. If you decide to obtain an AFSL, it…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: AFSL Costs
20 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingSo, you think you’re ready to apply for your own AFSL. What are the costs should you be prepared for? Preparing You can attempt to prepare and submit your own…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: The AFSL Application Process
17 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingBefore applying for a licence, you need to know: 1. Why are you applying? “Branding” alone won’t cut it. You need to convince ASIC that you need a licence. You…...
Read moreFACT SHEET – Should I have my own AFSL?
11 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingDoes the licensing regime prevent you from being an authorised representative of an existing AFSL holder? Are you getting tired of receiving bills from your licensee for the privilege of…...
Read moreFACT SHEET: Top 10 Tips for a Successful AFSL Application
08 Feb 2024
Frank Varga
Head of LicensingHere are our top 10 tips for a successful AFSL application. Organisational competency, as demonstrated by your Responsible Manager, will make or break your application. Get good legal advice at…...
Read moreDesign and Distribution Obligations – deferred but not forgotten. What do you need to do to prepare for the DDO regime?
23 Dec 2023
Michael Mavromatis
PartnerThe design and distribution obligations (DDO) may have been deferred for six months, but they’re not going away. Product issuers and distributors still need to prepare for the commencement of…...
Read moreOur submission to Treasury’s Regulating Digital Asset Platforms Proposal Paper
08 Dec 2023
Paul Derham
Managing PartnerDear Director, RE: Regulating Digital Asset Platforms - Proposal Paper Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on Treasury’s Regulating Digital Asset Platforms Proposal Paper (the Proposal Paper). As…...
Read moreDo I need an AML Licence in Australia?
24 Nov 2023
Rachel Erlich
Special Counsel“Do I need an AML Licence in Australia?” is a commonly asked question. You might be surprised to learn that there is in fact no such thing as an Australian…...
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